Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Orangetheory Fitness Opens 1,500th Studio in Los Angeles Neighborhood of Mar Vista
Posted: March 14, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - On the heels of its twelve-year anniversary, Orangetheory Fitness announced the opening of its 1,500th studio. The new 3,200 square-foot studio space will feature all new state-of-the-art equipment and the proprietary in-studio and wearable fitness technology Orangetheory is known for globally, as well as beautifully adorned bathrooms with full showers and a large lobby area for members to socialize before and after class. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Continues Partnership with InBody to Provide Members Body Composition and Heart Rate Analytics
Posted: January 11, 2022 in Chains, Suppliers
CERRITOS, CA - Health and wellness has been a focal point since the initial onset of the pandemic as many individuals quickly recognized the importance of prioritizing personal health. After many months of living in a sedentary, stagnant world, the desire to live an active, vibrant life has never been higher. Orangetheory Fitness, the global fitness brand known for its results-driven and science-based full-body workouts, recognized the need to have real-time health information available for its members and partnered with InBody to offer its valuable insights across studios worldwide. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Appoints Ryan Flaherty as Chief Fitness and Product Officer
Posted: December 23, 2021 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness has announced the appointment of Ryan Flaherty as Chief Fitness and Product Officer effective immediately. As a company dedicated to providing individuals with a healthier, more vibrant life, Flaherty will focus on developing innovative, skilled coach education to ensure best-in-class fitness programs that will continue to evolve and enhance an unparalleled member experience. Read More...
Level 5 Capital Partners Acquires 112 Owned or Sub-Franchised Orangetheory Fitness Studios Across Michigan, Illinois, Utah and Missouri
Posted: December 10, 2021 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Level 5 Capital Partners ("Level 5" or "L5"), a leading consumer private equity firm, announced that its franchisee platform, L5 Fitness, has acquired a collection of 112 owned and sub-franchised Orangetheory Fitness studios. This acquisition marks an expansion and strengthening of the L5 Fitness platform in Michigan, Illinois, Utah and Missouri. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group Acquires 11 Orangetheory Fitness Studios Plus Area Development Rights in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Posted: September 21, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, announced it has acquired eleven studios and the area development rights in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. The sellers include Alan Luchnick and Steve Kolakowski. This transaction marks Empire's fourth acquisition since partnering with Revelstoke Capital Partners ("Revelstoke") in December 2020 and strengthens Empire's position on the East Coast, which now includes a total of over 120 studios across nine states and Washington, D.C. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group Acquires 10 Orangetheory Fitness Studios Plus Area Development Rights in Charlotte, North Carolina and Regions of South Carolina
Posted: September 1, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart-rate based interval training fitness franchise, announced it has acquired ten studios and the area development rights in Charlotte, including parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The sellers include Jay Thomas and Doug Birer. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group, an Orangetheory Fitness Area Developer and Franchisee, Acquires Eight Studios in and the Area Development Rights to Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart-rate based interval training fitness franchise, announced it has acquired eight studios in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, along with the area development rights for those regions. This is Empire's second major acquisition this month, following its investment in four Connecticut studios earlier in July. With these acquisitions, Empire strengthens its ties to the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions with a total of more than 60 studios in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Franchisee and Developer, Empire Portfolio Group, Acquires Four Studios in Connecticut
Posted: July 13, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart-rate based interval training fitness franchise, announced it has acquired four studios in Fairfield, Norwalk, Westport and Shelton, CT. With these Connecticut acquisitions, Empire strengthens its ties in the tri-state region with a total of more than 40 studios in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Offers Memberships to NCAA Softball Championship Teams in Response to Most Recent Disparities for Female Athletes
Posted: June 9, 2021 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness, a global fitness brand known for its results-driven and science-based full-body workouts, is once again stepping up to help rectify the disparities faced by female college athletes. Read More...
National Survey Reveals More Than 100 Million Americans Miss Pre-Pandemic Exercise Routines Resulting in “Basement Burnout”
Posted: June 2, 2021 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - After more than year of working out in front of computers and televisions, ordering new fitness equipment and searching for motivation to keep going, Americans are ready to shake off their "Basement Burnout," a new national survey found. Orangetheory Fitness, a global fitness brand known for its results-driven and science-based full-body workouts, partnered with Kelton Global to survey Americans on national sentiment around the pandemic's impact on consumers' fitness routines. Read More...
